Brad Aronson
Contributor Chapter:
Gabriel’s Day of Kindness
CHAPTER INTRODUCTION
Some days leave a mark on our lives that time cannot erase. We may not be able to change what happened, but sometimes we can choose what happens next, and in doing so bring light to a place once filled with darkness.
In this story, Brad Aronson introduces us to six-year-old Gabriel Aljalian, who decided to transform the anniversary of his cancer diagnosis from a dark day into a day of kindness. What began with one little boy asking his family to do something good for others spread across the world, touching thousands of lives. Gabriel’s story is a beautiful reminder that one person, one choice, and one act of kindness can create ripples of love far beyond anything we could ever imagine.
Author’s Note:
This story is reprinted with permission from the book HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time by Brad Aronson.
Author Bio:
Brad Aronson is a husband and a dad, and when he's holding the parenting reins, he likes to go all out. For him that means leading an egg drop competition from the third-floor window of his family's home or heading up indoor games of baseball and hockey, and then having to explain why something else is now in pieces. Luckily, his wife, Mia, is understanding.
Brad loves teaching entrepreneurship to youth in Camden, NJ, and Philadelphia. Everyone in his class starts their own business, which has led to many adventures in entrepreneurship.
Brad is the author of the National Bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time. This heartwarming read shares real-life, feel-good stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. “Elegant and wise” (Deepak Chopra), “The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years.” (Forbes)
All proceeds from his book go to charity.
Brad and his family live in Philadelphia.
Connect with Brad:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradaronson/
Website: www.bradaronson.com
Instagram: @bradaronson
Facebook: @BradAronson2
